We are proud to welcome the inaugural Doctor of Social Work (DSW) cohort at the University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW).
This first cohort marks an exciting milestone for the school as students begin a program designed to support advanced practice, leadership, and impact in the field of social work.
Please join us in welcoming the members of the DSW 2026 cohort:
- Donn Fallon Batkis
- Elisabet Martinez
- Eliyah Britto
- Emma Kwegyir-Afful
- Jessica Eisenberg
- Johan Orjuela
- Laura Locher
- Lee Lovett III
- Madge Henderson
- Novlette Pollock
- Rachel Kraus
- Rebecca Bowman-Rivas
- Rossana Hilario
- Samantha Roth
- Sarah Eliasson
- Shannon Roman
- Stacey Stephens
- Tanya Bryant-Nickens
- Traci Wachter
- Yvany Peery
As our inaugural cohort, these students are helping to establish the foundation for UMSSW’s DSW program and the future of scholar-practitioner leadership at the school.